Never met a Redneck Christian (Didn't think they could even go into the same sentence....
Welcome to the forums, hope you learn and contribute much here. Take note, and be careful what you say. I don't think you did anything wrong, by simply announcing your faith, and asking others of the same faith to PM you. Others just have a problem with it You're noticed now, have fun!
Welcome and enjoy your stay here, nothing wrong with having beliefs, just remember that some will have different ones to you. Don't rubbish theirs and they won't rubbish yours, everyone is entitled to them.